If you are thinking about throwing your old refrigerator away, you can actually quickly and simply recycle it. Recycling is the best way to get rid of old bulky unwanted appliances such as freezers because they can be created into something new. There are local authorities and organisations that have recycling locations, which are able to collect all bulky unwanted items and break them down to make another item.

Bulky Item Recycling

Recycling is encouraged to be our top priority as bulky items such as refrigerators can take up huge amount of space in your house. Some residents fly-tip their bulky products which is against the law and they can be fined.

It is advised for the public to recycle their fridges as they are one of the larger products in the house compared to other products such as microwaves or kettles etc. These contain ozone depleting substances, such as CFC’s which must be removed at the beginning of the recycling process as they are powerful greenhouse gases. This would affect the environment if left and placed amongst the land filled.

Fridge Recycling

As your old fridge gets recycled and taken into your nearest recycling centre:

  • The oil and coolant are separated. However, the oil is taken to be collected where it can then be re-used as a product.
  • The compressors are emptied and drained ready to be recycled into something new. The fridge is then broken down into small pieces by an industrial shredder and the metal and plastic separate from the insulation foam making sure the materials can then be divided effectively.
  • The pieces of materials are then passed through a magnet which checks and removes different metals which is then recycled in the manufacturing chain.

By these materials and metals being separated, it ensures that all toxic materials are destroyed. This makes it safe for good usable materials to be once again formed into a product that is usable.

London City Waste Clearance can help with all your recycling and waste collection in Walthamstow as well as the rest of London! Call us or use the form on the right for a free no obligations quote.